Sri Lanka seal dramatic Super Over T20 win against New Zealand
Sri Lanka claimed a dramatic Super Over win in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday to earn their first victory on tour.
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Ireland well beaten by Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup
Ireland made a losing start to their Super 12 campaign at the T20 World Cup as Kusal Mendis steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable victory in Hobart.
T20 World Cup: Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga take Sri Lanka through to Super 12
Having muddled through the preliminary stage in Geelong, Sri Lanka booked their place in the Super 12 with a 16-run win over the Netherlands.
Asia Cup Final Preview: High Hopes For Underdogs Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home. The island nation had to abandon plans to host the Twenty20 competition due to political unrest and stumbled in their opener to Afghanistan by eight wickets, with nearly 10 overs remaining. But the five-time champions bounced back to beat Bangladesh, Afghanistan and tournament favourites India, scuttling a hotly anticipated finals showdown between Rohit Sharma's men and archrivals Pakistan.
Joburg Super Kings add Albie Morkel to coaching ranks
With the hype around the SA20 T20 competition gaining pace, the Joburg Super Kings have announced former Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel as their assistant coach.
Faf to use wealth of experience for SA20: 'I'm grateful to have learned from so many greats'
Former Proteas batter Faf du Plessis says that the SA20 will play a crucial impact on South African cricket for next year's T20 League.
CSA T20 League: Faf Du Plessis, Moeen Ali Among Players Signed By Chennai Super Kings-Owned Johannesburg Franchise
The Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise on Sunday announced the signings of Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd and Gerald Coetzee for the inaugural season of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 League. The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners. "As per the rules of CSA, we are eligible to take four players from the contracted list of players who are available... one marquee player from South Africa. From the balance three, not more than two can be from one country," K. S Viswanathan, CEO of CSK Cricket Limited was quoted as saying by Sportstar.
Gqeberha-based T20 League franchise to be called Sunrisers Eastern Cape
As the hype around Cricket South Africa's upcoming T20 tournament in January 2023 grows, the Gqeberha-based franchise is the latest to receive its official name.